Obituary of Rita Shaffer

Rita Shaffer, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on January 30, 2010, surrounded by her family. She loved to play cards, bingo, and occasionally the slots. Her family will always remember that she made the best apple pie in the world! Rita was also actively involved in her church, Queen of Heaven, in Green. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, George L. Shaffer, and her son, George E. Shaffer. The most important part of Rita's life was her family, and we will forever have a void in our hearts. Her children: Ron (Meg) Shaffer, Dennis (Charleen) Shaffer, Frank (Becky) Shaffer, Patti (Jim) Gross, Karen (Nick) Kostoff, Rita (Jeff) Shaffer, Mary Anne (Mike) Cole, and Brian (Denise) Shaffer. Her grandchildren: Sharon (Jon) Hurley, Aaron (Tabitha) Shaffer, Jessica (Scott) Baker, Jackie Gross, Stephanie Shaffer, Michael (Celeste) Shaffer, Jamie (Alicia) Gross, Jeff (Nicole) Shaffer. Nicholas (Jess) Kostoff, Jason (Jackie) Gross, Doug Shaffer, Adam Shaffer, Anna Cole, Kara Kostoff, Tyler (Megan) Shaffer, Ashley Cole, Matthew Kostoff, Kelsey Shaffer, Anne Marie Shaffer and Melissa Shaffer. Her great-grandchildren: Kirsten Kostoff, Carson Flynn, Kaylee Shaffer, Anastasia Gross, Sydney Baker, Taylor Flynn, Jason Gross, Casey Shaffer, Nathan Baker, Madison Shaffer, Jillian Baker, Alex Hurley, Allison Shaffer, Julia Shaffer, Anderson Gross, and one more Shaffer baby due July, 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 11:00 Am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 1800 Steese Road, Uniontown, OH 44685. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the Church and the interment will be at 2:30 Pm at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 8 Pm at the Anthony and Biscan Funeral Home, 4178 Massillon Road (corner of Steese and Massillon Roads in Green). (Anthony and Biscan, 330.899.9790, www.anthonyfh.com)